Uttarakhand, also called the land of various holy and ancient abodes, is known to house numerous ancient temples dedicated to various deities. This ancient yet beautiful temple is located en route to Srinagar, in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand. The temple is beautifully nestled on the banks of the holy Alaknanda River. The temple is […]
It is predicted that, in the future, the Ganga River will disappear from Earth and return to the heavens. As a result, the pilgrimage sites along the Ganga River will lose their significance and will be considered nominal pilgrimage destinations. Kedarnath, known as the resting place of Lord Shiva (Shankar), and Badrinath, believed to be […]
A natural hot water spring, mostly reckoned as the home of Lord Agni, is situated along the river banks of the pious Alaknanda River, where visitors flock in large numbers to take a therapeutic bath. The water of the Kund holds medicinal values that treat skin diseases and other ailments of the tourists. Devotees coming […]
This stunning waterfall and its mesmerizing scenic splendor are situated just 9 km from Badrinath. It is counted as one of the most popular sightseeing destinations around Badrinath and is also considered a popular short trekking destination near Badrinath. The enchanting waterfall cascades down from a height of 400 feet, and from a distance, it […]
An enthralling and adventurous natural stone bridge is built across the mighty and divine Saraswati River. This natural stone of Mana Village is believed to have been constructed by one of the great Pandava brothers, Bhima, as his wife Draupadi was not able to cross the mighty Himalayan ranges. The surrounding caves, the stunning natural […]
Lord Shiva, the destroyer, is worshipped not only in India but abroad as well. Lovingly named ‘Bholenath’, he plays a focal role in forming the foundation of belief and religion in the culture of India. The entire land of India is dotted with innumerable big and small temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, and these remain […]
When the doors of the Badrinath Dham shrine close for the winter months, almost 13 sadhus are permitted to stay there, remaining in a deeply meditative state. It is believed that even the weather has surrendered to the intense penance these sadhus perform. In terms of clothing, these sadhus wear nothing but blankets, and some […]
Timmarsen Cave of Niti Village in Uttarakhand has become very famous in the past few years as it holds a similar Shivalinga to the one in Amarnath. The cave of Timmarsen has emerged as the second abode of Baba Barfani, where he sits. Niti Village is situated in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand and is […]
The rivers of Ganga, Yamuna, Saraswati, Kaveri, Godavari, Krishna, Sindhu, Shipra, and Brahmaputra all have their own confluences. The Hindu religion reveres three main gods—Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva—and three main goddesses—Lakshmi, Saraswati, and Parvati. This is why the Triveni, where three rivers meet, holds incredible importance everywhere in India. Triveni refers to the place where […]
There has always been a curiosity surrounding the female Naga Sadhus at the holy Kumbh. People are always curious to know what kind of a life these female Naga sadhus lead. Women Naga sadhus were not normally present during the Mahakumbh or Kumbh. Even if they were present they were there in the shadow of […]
